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Three Simple Sketches - 3つの単純なスケッチ

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I used to draw anything in front of me with assurance and abandon, in a simple style.  But increasing self-expectations -of sketching in colour, using good paper, or making a professional-looking picture- have driven me in a corner where I don't dare to pick up my sketchbook anymore.  "Will it be good enough to show to everyone?" "Does it qualify as an 'urban sketch'?" "Is it finished?"  前は目の前にある何でも気楽に描いていました。しかし、最近、自分の期待のせいでスケッチブックを取り出せないほどの緊張を感じています。 Muji notebook - Pilot Kakuno with extra-fine nib, filled with Platinum Carbon Ink - Pentel Fude Brush Pen GFKP   So, I reduced my gear to a cheap sketchbook, an extra-fine fountain pen and a brush-pen.  They can all fit in the inner pocket of my jacket.  And so, whenever I found myself having a few minutes free, I just pulled my sketchbook out and made a simple doodle-like sketch. No pressure!  ゆえに、写生道具を減らして、安いスケッチブックと極細万年筆と筆ペンのみにしました。そのすべてはジャケットの裏ポケットに入れます。それでは、自由な数分があると、スケッチブックを取り出し